E-bus innovations harness cutting-edge EV technology
SWITCH EiV12, a low floor electric city bus was launched for the Indian market on 11 Dec at an event led by Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
SWITCH E1, engineered for the European Market, was also virtually flagged off in Spain https://fieo.org/.
Both these buses share common design philosophies and EV architecture, said SWITCH Mobility Ltd, subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group.
The purpose-built SWITCH EiV12 platform is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured for urban city commutes, offering global standards in performance, safety, reliability, and comfort. With seating for up to 39 passengers, the SWITCH EiV12 leads its segment, offering maximum revenue potential for operators.
The City Bus with Chassis-mounted batteries, featuring a scalable battery capacity of over 400+ kWh.
SWITCH Mobility said it is inspired to launch newer vehicles with cutting-edge technology and zero carbon emissions, only because of the wonderful road infrastructure that is coming up in India.
Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman of SWITCH Mobility, said in a release on 16 Dec, “The launch of the SWITCH EiV12 and the flagging off of the SWITCH E1 for Spain is a proud milestone for the Hinduja Group and Ashok Leyland, underscoring our commitment to sustainable mobility.
“In addition to the EiV12 and E1, SWITCH is developing a range of new products to expand our global offerings. At SWITCH Mobility, we are driving a greener future and advancing our long-term vision to democratize electric mobility worldwide.”
Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer, SWITCH Mobility, added, “These innovations harness cutting-edge EV technology to deliver superior efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort.
“Our low-floor electric city bus, designed for optimal energy performance and accessibility, has garnered an overwhelming 1,800 orders—proof of the market’s confidence in SWITCH Mobility’s vision for a sustainable urban transport future.
“At SWITCH Mobility, we’re excited to unveil two new products for India and Europe, both built on our Global EV architecture,” he said https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
The India electric city bus market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% by 2030 with an EV penetration of 70%. The number of electric city buses is likely to cross 70,000 units by 2030, said Switch Mobility. Fiinews.com
